Vagabond TPB (2002- Viz Digest) comic books 2002

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Tokugawa Era Japan: a new government has just taken power and the land is in disarray. Amidst the turmoil, a young man sets out on a journey seeking spiritual enlightenment by the way of the sword, prepared to slay anyone who might get in his way! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Adapted from the fictionalized biography Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa, Takehiko Inoue depicts the life and times of real-life "sword saint" Miyamoto Musashi with breathtaking artwork and thrilling storylines! In this volume: Takezo finds himself a hunted man after escaping from a village, and the samurai authorities, and their posse, are hot on his heels. Among them is the great swordsman, Tsujikaze Kohei, who would like nothing better than to put the fugitive to the test. But even if Takezo can ellude his stalkers, he may find that the forests perils he does not even suspect! Will bold young Takezo fight his way to freedom? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 240 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. In this volume, Shinmen Takezo has figuratively died and been reborn with the name - Miyamoto Musashi. His first destination is Kyoto where he plans to challenge the fierce fighters of the Yoshioka Dojo. Is Musashi mentally and physically prepared to take on this most famous school of swordsmen? Or will Seijuro and Denshichiro Yoshioka, the leaders of the Yoshioka School, be too skilled and experienced for him to handle? Musashi heads out, armed only with his wooden practice sword, to face his fears! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Based on the novel "Mussahi" by Eiji Yoshikawa. Adapted by Takehiko Inoue. Amidst new powerful government in Japan, a young man sets out on a journey seeking spiritual enlightenment by the way of the sword, prepared to slay anyone who might get in his way! After Musashi single-handedly takes on the Yoshioka School, Gion Toji, one of the schools strongest fighters, is out for revenge. Meanwhile, Mushashi and his wild young disciple set out for Nara to face the challenges presented by the ferocious spear technique of the monks of Hozoin Temple. All the while, Musashi is struggling between his growing feelings of love for Otsu and his devotion to the way of the sword. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 248 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.